Black Garlic and Soy Marinade

Black Garlic and Soy Marinade

A savory, umami-rich marinade blending fermented black garlic with soy for deep, tangy flavor.

Total 10 min Makes 16 oz Calories 70/serving

Dietary

Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Dairy free, Nut free, Halal, Kosher

Allergens

Soy, Sesame, Wheat

This marinade pairs the molasses-like sweetness of black garlic with salty soy sauce, rice vinegar, and a touch of sesame oil for a rounded, savory finish. It works well on beef, chicken, or tofu, and can double as a stir-fry sauce when reduced slightly. Whisk it together in minutes and let proteins soak up its complex depth before grilling or roasting.

Ingredients

  • 6 cloves black garlic, mashed into a paste
  • 1/2 cup soy sauce
  • 3 tablespoons rice vinegar
  • 2 tablespoons brown sugar
  • 2 tablespoons toasted sesame oil
  • 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
  • 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, grated
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 teaspoon black pepper, freshly ground
  • 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes

Method

  1. Mash the black garlic cloves with the back of a spoon or a fork until they form a smooth paste.

  2. In a medium bowl, whisk together the black garlic paste, soy sauce, rice vinegar, and brown sugar until the sugar dissolves.

  3. Whisk in the sesame oil, vegetable oil, grated ginger, minced garlic, black pepper, and red pepper flakes until fully combined.

  4. Use immediately to marinate proteins, or transfer to a jar and refrigerate until ready to use.

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Black Garlic and Soy Marinade

This marinade pairs the molasses-like sweetness of black garlic with salty soy sauce, rice vinegar, and a touch of sesame oil for a rounded, savory finish. It works well on beef, chicken, or tofu, and can double as a stir-fry sauce when reduced slightly. Whisk it together in minutes and let proteins soak up its complex depth before grilling or roasting.

10 min 16 oz 70 cal

Ingredients

  • 6 cloves black garlic, mashed into a paste
  • 1/2 cup soy sauce
  • 3 tablespoons rice vinegar
  • 2 tablespoons brown sugar
  • 2 tablespoons toasted sesame oil
  • 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
  • 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, grated
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 teaspoon black pepper, freshly ground
  • 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes

Method

  1. 1

    Mash the black garlic cloves with the back of a spoon or a fork until they form a smooth paste.

  2. 2

    In a medium bowl, whisk together the black garlic paste, soy sauce, rice vinegar, and brown sugar until the sugar dissolves.

  3. 3

    Whisk in the sesame oil, vegetable oil, grated ginger, minced garlic, black pepper, and red pepper flakes until fully combined.

  4. 4

    Use immediately to marinate proteins, or transfer to a jar and refrigerate until ready to use.